For mums who are able to, breastfeeding is best for babies. It delivers many benefits for both mum and baby. Breastmilk contains all the nutrients your growing bub needs to thrive, especially in the first 6 months of life, plus antibodies to help them fight infections. 

It’s important for pregnant and breastfeeding mums to maintain good nutrition. Deciding to use a combination of breast and bottle-feeding for an extended period may reduce your own breast milk supply, and reversing your decision may be difficult.

When using infant formula, follow the feeding guide and preparation directions carefully. Improper use or incorrect preparation of infant formula can make your baby ill.

Consult your doctor or health care professional for advice prior to using the formula to feed your baby. You should also consider the social and financial implications before deciding to use infant formula.

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All babies react to changes in formula differently. Due to the sensitivity of their tiny tummy, they may experience some changes in their stools. A baby’s digestive system will settle down. To give your baby a smooth transition from another brand formula to Bubs formula (or between Bubs Formula Stages), it is best to do so gradually by mix feeding with a transition plan by mixing the old and new powders at certain rations over a few days, giving the baby's digestive system a chance to adapt slowly. If your baby’s symptoms persist, seek advice from your healthcare professional.

Below please find a transition plan table:

The Whey to Casein ratio changes with the formula and with the changing nutritional demand for babies, for example, stages 1 and 2 have 60% whey protein and 40% casein. In Stage 3, it drops to the natural levels of whey to casein in milk of around 80:20.

Yes, our Goat Formula is gluten free.

The way food is grown, sourced and made impacts your baby’s health as well as the environment. By using certified organic produce you can be sure your baby is obtaining its nutrients from pure ingredients, as well as supporting farmers who aim towards ecologically sustainable practices.
Certified organic formula is a natural formula choice as it is free from GMO, pesticides, chemicals and preservatives. Our farmers never use growth hormones or antibiotics.
 
Bubs Organic® grass fed formula range is dual certified organic by ACO and NASAA, Australia’s leading accreditation bodies.

Our pouches are processed using a very unique method of minimal heat and cooking time.

1. Our organic fruit and vegetables come from organic certified farms, they are picked just at the right time to ensure freshness, quality and taste.

2. In our fruit combinations, we mix our ingredient combinations cold and without heat, to avoid the loss of nutrients due to heat production.

3. Once the ingredients are ready for packaging, they are heated, in order to further avoid nutrient loss. This process also preserves the product in the pouch.

Bubs pouches do not contain gluten in the ingredients. However, the products may contain traces of gluten as they are manufactured on machinery that may produce products with gluten in their ingredients.

The rusks do not have any dairy in the ingredients, but the line also processes products that contain dairy. Although all care is taken during cleaning and sanitation of equipment between products, we are unable to claim the product is dairy free. This is the case with all other rusk products on the market in Australia.

Our company policy is to source our organic ingredients from Australia where possible, and aim to have our food products made here in Australia. In some instances, where seasonal or availability issues prevent us from sourcing Australian produce, we import raw ingredients from trusted international partners.

Sadly there are not enough farms in Australia to supply the ingredients in sufficient volumes for our production.

Our company policy is to source as many ingredients as possible from Australia. However, some specialty ingredients are not available from local sources. For example, Australia does not produce Goat Whey Protein Concentrate so we have no choice but to import it from the Netherlands. Other ingredients that are not manufactured in Australia include some of the oils and the vitamins we use to formulate our products.

Selected Vita Bubs products contain small amounts of sugar, mainly lactose.

Some products also contain Sucralose which is a sweetener used to make the supplements palatable for children’s taste buds.

Ingredients vary between product so please refer to the individual product ingredients list.

Each Vita Bubs product differs. Please refer to the below table for common allergens. Please contact us on (02) 9905 0050 if your child has an allergy not listed.

It’s important to regularly monitor your child’s dietary intake to ensure a healthy balanced diet. However, sometimes nutritional gaps may develop, and supplements may be considered, although supplements should not replace a balanced diet. The Vita Bubs range are complementary medicines which may be taken for extended periods of time following the recommended daily intake on the label or as directed by a healthcare professional.

As children get older their nutritional needs may change. It is always best to consult your healthcare professional to assess nutritional needs.

Probiotics are beneficial bacteria normally present in the digestive tract. They have many benefits to the human body including fighting disease.

The gastrointestinal tract is sterile at birth and normal gut flora develops gradually the first few years of life. Research suggests that the baby gets its flora seeding from the mother’s birth canal, but with the increase of cesarean births, a lot of babies may not be getting their flora from their mothers bodies as nature intended.

In addition to the above, our bodies evolved over millions of years and our ancestors have lived in harmony with nature. Modern life, however, has disturbed this harmony – our water and food are clean, we sanitise surfaces at home, we wash our hands with antibacterial soap, and we take medication that kills bacteria. This has created a situation where the human body can’t maintain a healthy level of the good gut bacteria.

The concentrated DHA oil used in this Vita Bubs product is derived from anchovy which is sustainably caught. This is important as anchovy feed and live closer to the surface of the ocean, and unlike deep sea fish are less likely to absorb high levels of mercury or heavy metals.

Vita Bubs is the First Omega-3 and DHA Chewable Tablet in Australia. Others come in liquid/oil form, which is less pleasant tasting for children.

Children’s bodies are undergoing rapid growth and development. It’s crucial they have sufficient intake of vitamins and minerals every day to support healthy growth and development. In fact, 70% of children 2 – 18 years old were not meeting the recommended dietary intakes (RDI) for most vitamins and minerals¹. In 2014-15, only 5% of children ate sufficient serves of vegetables².

Vita Bubs Multi Vitamins contains a comprehensive range of vitamins for everyday use that may be missing from children’s diets, suitable for fussy eaters. The key nutrients of this formulation support healthy growth and development, immune health, brain development and enhances energy levels in children.

¹National Nutrition Survey, Australia's largest nutrition survey.

²AIHW. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2018. Australia's health 2018: in brief. Cat. no. AUS 222. Canberra: AIHW. APA.

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. It’s an essential mineral required to support healthy bones, teeth and muscle.

We only get one chance to build strong bones — when we're kids and teens. Children who get enough calcium start their adult lives with the strongest bones possible, this protects them later in life.